The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21208 sells for about $405,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,720 a month.
ZIP 21208 — Baltimore
The 21208 housing market is currently experiencing strong price appreciation, with median sale prices rising 16.7% year-over-year to $405,000. Despite a decrease in sales volume, the market remains competitive with homes selling in approximately 48 days. This trend is driven by limited inventory and sustained demand for suburban housing in the Baltimore County area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to the Baltimore metropolitan area's employment and retail centers.
Median prices moved up 16.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 10.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21208, Baltimore County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, which generally maintain a stable reputation within the regional suburban context.
The area benefits from its proximity to major employment hubs in Baltimore County and the Baltimore metropolitan region, with steady demand for suburban residential housing.
Property taxes are assessed by Baltimore County; rates are determined by the county's annual budget and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Residents typically commute via I-695 and I-795, providing access to downtown Baltimore and surrounding employment centers.
The area features local parks and community centers, with proximity to regional shopping districts and golf courses in Pikesville and surrounding Baltimore County.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with rents generally tracking with broader Baltimore County trends.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Baltimore County employment base, including healthcare, education, and professional services sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-695 and I-795, facilitating regional transit.
Development activity is primarily focused on residential infill and commercial revitalization within existing suburban corridors.
The Baltimore County Department of Assessments and Taxation manages property valuations for the county.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property taxes and are served by the Baltimore County Public School system.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and IncomeByZipCode.com.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major retail and dining corridor serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.